Trinity does the laundry!

A few notes on the video:
1. I do not make her do this, she enjoys it!
2. I posted this video so that someday when she says "I do all the laundry around here"...we can show her that she once loved to do laundry!
3. I realize that my laundry room is a scary place!...why do you think I don't go in there? ha!
4. If you saw underwear in the laundry room...I apologize
5. I would not let Chloe in the video because she was running around the house in her panties!
6. I know I sound dorky on video...
7. The "thing" on the floor by the laundry room is not a mouse...it is a doll...i say this because it scared me!
8. Yes, Trinity is wearing a winter dress in the middle of May...its freakishly cold outstide!
9. How cute is she????

looking back...

This is Trinity a year ago. Look how peaceful she is! Seems like these days, this is what I dream of doing! Its crazy looking back at pictures from last May. She was so tiny. In my May 2009 album there are pictures of her trying new foods, sleeping in a bouncer, laying on the floor, and getting in the pool for the first time! It has been a precious year. I look back at those pictures and I look at where she is now. She is an amazing person. She follows directions really well and doesn't like getting in trouble. She responds to the word No quickly! She will pick up toys all day! When we say "clean up" she immediately begins to throw everything in sight into the basket...come to think of it, I bet this is why we are missing so many pacifiers around here! We taught her where the laundry room is so now she will pick up random clothes and take them to the laundry room and throw them on the floor! The other night Curt had a clean basket of whites in the living room and he was putting clothes into the dryer...while he was doing that, she was emptying the clean clothes basket and taking it back to the laundry room! Such a funny girl! She (usually) touches her nose when we ask her where her nose is...she gives kisses...she loves hugs...she says "uh uh" instead of "uh oh"...she throws all her food on the floor when she is done eating, which is fine when our dog is around...but embarrassing at other places! She is a sweet soul and I love her so much!

So Trinity puts clothes in the laundry room because that is fun....and when Chloe is asked to take her clothes to the laundry room she usually says "I have to to ALL the laundry around here!".....
I guess thats the difference between a 5yo and a 1year old!!

Things I remember...for my mom on mothers day!

Mothers Day Tea!

Today I was honored to attend the Discovery School, Owls class, Mothers Day tea. I was the guest of honor to Chloe. When I showed up at the school, Chloe was waiting at the door. She grabbed my hand and said "right this way to your tea"..(and I swear she used a little accent!). She led me into a room with tiny tables covered in tablecloths and decorated with a centerpiece of flowers. She walked me to our place settings. She made me my very own place mat!

She showed me a small bouquet of flowers that she made me. The flowers are actually pens and she told me that she wanted me to keep them on my desk at work! I will be proud to display them on my desk! Then she handed me another present!

She made me a candle! It is the most beautiful candle I have ever seen! She used a baby food jar, layered colored sand in the bottom, then added a layer of wax and a wick to the top. I can't tell you how proud of this candle she is...and I am even more proud than that!

After we opened our presents, we said a prayer. Chloe put her head in my lap and said her prayer. I love her.
She went and got me a glass of lemonade, then we lined up to get our treats. The entire class helped make the blueberry muffins and iced sugar cookies. They were both very delicious! There was also a fruit tray!

I had so much fun with Chloe. I love to see how proud she is of her work, her school, and her mommy! I felt very special!

On a quick side note...I have a small letter to my Trinity-
Dear sweet Trinity...
Don't eat dirt honey...it's yucky!

Love, your mommy!

Do you believe in Miracles?

We do! We are so excited about the growth of our little family. I am 11 weeks along and could not be more happy. We find out on June 4th if we need to keep the nursery pink or paint it blue!
We thank God for this precious blessing!